SOLAR SYSTEM

UNIVERSE

MARS EXPLORATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
As explained in “Future of Space Exploration Could See Humans on Mars, Alien Planets, “ who is Mae Jemison?
A
the head of the 100-year Starship Project
B
an astronaut training to travel in the first expedition to Mars
C
a fundraiser trying to obtain money to fund NASA’s programs
D
a scientist working on new technologies for exploring the moon
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -She is the first African-American to be a astronaut. She was chosen in the NASA training program in June 4, 1987. After more than one year of training, Mae C. Jemison she was chosen to earn the title of the science mission specialist.

Detailed explanation-2: -Further exploration will potentially involve expedition and the other planets and settlements on the moon as well as establishing mining and fueling outposts, particularly in the asteroid belt. Physical exploration outside the solar System will be robotic for the foreseeable future.

Detailed explanation-3: -Redd first quotes Mae Jemison in the third paragraph. She quotes her in this part of the article because Jemison is one of the article’s experts and Redd wants to introduce her early.

Detailed explanation-4: -In the article, how does Mae Jemison justify funding space programs when so many problems on Earth need support? Reserach for space programs often results in inventions that improve everyday life. By supporting space programs, governments can gain important public support.

Detailed explanation-5: -Jemison points out that such exploration often leads to innovation and unexpected technology that make an impact on Earth-based programs.

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